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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 152.10 and 29.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 152.10 and 29.25 is: 43.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 152.10 = 29.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/152.10 = 29.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 152.10 × 29.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 4,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448.93/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.88

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